How Many People Are Named Leigh?
45,319
people in the United States are named Leigh
1 in 7,392 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1164
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0135%
Of US population
Peak Year
1969
1,640 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
LEE
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was a variant of LEE.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 52.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1882 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
2,986
New York
2,649
Pennsylvania
2,171
North Carolina
2,152
California
2,140
Georgia
1,877
Alabama
1,872
Ohio
1,710
Tennessee
1,707
Virginia
1,403
💡 Fun Facts About "Leigh"
- 46 babies were named Leigh in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1969
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1882
- Most popular in Texas
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